A Wonderful Asset for Country Merchants
A Chicago publication urges country merchants to leverage their local newspaper as a powerful asset to beat mail order rivals. The editorial extols the local paper as an ever faithful ally that can drive customers to stores, sustain profits, and sustain community commerce by timely, repeated coverage and promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Merchants’ Review
Chicago
Marshall Field
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Alladin
United States
Kall Kick Kolum Opens With Satiric Kickoff
The Call introduces a new feature labeled the Kall Kick Kolum. It promises a reasoned departure from traditional style and notes only a very few readers embrace the anti kick sentiment.
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Times
Public Kick Editor Seeks Justifiable Community Gripes
A column invites readers to submit public concerns and "kicks" that are justifiable and timely. Contributions should be signed with real names, though nom de plume may be used, and will be edited for public concern with the blue pencil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Cay
Squarepants
Right of way blocks East St. Louis electric extension
The Maryville to Troy line extension hinges on right of way negotiations. If involved parties refuse, they should set a fair price, as the Suburban company stands ready to proceed and have the electric road operating in the coming summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
East
East St. Louis & Suburban
Traveling drummer condemns roads from depot to Terre Haute
A traveling man from the depot week notes Troy and Greenville have the worst roads among towns between East St. Louis and Terre Haute. He adds that a drummer’s unfavorable impression travels far, urging better impressions in the future.
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Troy
Greenville
East St. Louis
Terre Haute
Majority favor better sidewalks in column opinion
The quoted remark questions the value of the kicks in another column, but the majority's support for improved sidewalks proves a strong need for sidewalk upgrades.
Airship Lines Feasibility Between Maryville and Troy
A metropolitan paper predicts the issue of right of way will fade when airship service begins. It notes a possible line linking Maryville and Troy could settle questions of transit and access once operations start.
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Maryville
Troy
Plain Drunk Defined By Neighboring Exchange
Amid vibrant mood the neighboring exchange labels a respected citizen as a plain drunk, reflecting a social judgment amid local discourse and informal commentary.
Exchange Claims Woman Suffrage Follows Husband Shortage
A provocative exchange argues that women gaining the vote stems from a perceived scarcity of husbands. The bold claim invites debate on gender rights and social dynamics, reflecting press satire or editorial daring of the era.
Thirty Years Ago This Week In Troy
From The Weekly Bulletin February 3 1876 reports colder weather and heavy snow. A A Suppiger county superintendent visited public schools. Prof Maxey taught singing classes. Mrs Wortmann sold her residence and furniture to J H Stienhans of Washington Mo. W T Donoho announced closing stock and planned farming. The Lebanon distillery and 5.5 acres were sold by U S authorities for 1188.60 to John B Livingston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Suppiger
Maxey
Troy
Lebanon
United States
John B. Livingston
Electric roads prove value to towns and farms in letters
Extracts respond to questions on electric roads boosting business, land values, and investment outlook. Letters from G G Bonnor Urbana and Con McDonald cite 30 percent farm value gains within five miles, five mile land increases, free right of way, and bonds paying eight percent. They praise the Lansing Suburban line and urge support for Missouri electrification.
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H.C. Funk
Lansing
Mich
Lansing & Suburban Traction Co
St. Johns Road
Jackson
Missouri
G. G. Bonnor
Urbana
Ohio
Con McDonald
Dundee
Ind
J. H. Richardson
Eaton
Dayton
Electric roads boost farm land values and local business
Letters from farmers and merchants across Ohio and Texas describe electric rail lines increasing town business, raising farm values from $10 to $50 per acre and spurring growth. Witnesses claim land adjacent to lines commands higher prices, towns develop, and roads prove profitable investments.
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Sherman
Texas
Ally Sloper Echoes Glass Mirror Antic Objection
A clipped quip from Ally Sloper features a theatrical remark on attempted kissing and a mirror directing audience members to the next room, capturing the comic tone of the vignette.
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Ally Sloper
Women in Medicine in Philadelphia Faces Tough Road
The piece cites a city Record view that women physicians in Philadelphia endure a cold reception, with only affluent newcomers or those from wealthier families breaking into higher incomes. It notes that free hospitals and dispensaries aid some, while men physicians often defer patients to women, yet overall the outlook remains grim for many practice-minded women.
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Philadelphia
Women’s Medical College
Bossless age debate signals reform wave across politics
The Washington Star notes a widespread anti-boss sentiment as officials and candidates insist they wear no one’s collar. The piece profiles a national mood favoring independence and self-respect, warning against a relapse into old corrupt practices. It reflects on whether this appetite for reform will endure or fade.
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Washington Star
Helvetia Dwelling Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Helvetia Dwelling Mutual Fire Insurance Co a mutual town home insurer organized May 1903 provides fire and lightning coverage with a five year renewal option for $2.00. Wind storm coverage is offered under a separate policy. Directors listed include Geo Roth Louis Metz John Thurnau L A Spies M W Powell Jacob Gehrig and others with George Rota as president Evanns Homann secretary.
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Geo. Roth
Louis Metz
Highland
John C. Thurnau
Marine
L. A. Spies
St. Jacob
M. W. Powell
Troy
John Bardill
Grantfork
Pocahontas
Jacob Gehrig
Alhambra
L. Q
DeWitts Little Early Risers advertise cleansing pills
They never gripe or sicken but cleanse and strengthen the stomach liver and bowels. This is the universal verdict of thousands who use DeWitts Little Early Risers. These famous pills relieve headache constipation biliousness jamnce torpid liver sallow complexion. Try Little Early Risers. Sold by 8 Kingston.
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DeWitt
Kingston
Brookside asks for sidewalk completion toward cemetery hill
Kall Kick Kolum laments missing brickwork along the Troy street toward cemetery hill and questions city spending on repairs. He notes the walk is used by Brookside residents and visitors and urges finishing the project over backstreet work.
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Kick Kolum
Troy
Cemetery Hill
Brookside
Brooksider
Sidewalks Stir Troy Woman's View on Mud and Town Growth
A Troy resident laments missing sidewalks on all streets and calls on the city fathers to fund and build better walks. She notes heavy street traffic, mud, and the need for safer routes, urging communal action to boost the town’s development.
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Rick Kotum
Troy
Why couldn't city fix muddy crossings this week
Editor asks why the council could not have cleaned crossings during the muddy spell. Crossings were nearly impassable and the writer questions the purpose of a street commissioner. He asks why a light cannot be placed at the depot crossing to aid navigation through the mud.
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Rick Koluma
J, R
Why city must pay for slack at the power plant
Editor Rick asks why the city pays for slack at the electric light plant when power could be free. If the plant is self supporting, what becomes of the 5500 dollars raised or spent. The column wonders about the financial logic and accountability.
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Rick. Kolum
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Troy Weekly Call
Market-Street-By-The-Square
B. W. Jarvis
Illinois
Ill
Kinloch
Ernest D. Martin
Marshall
R.chants
J.B. Savace
Toledo
Taman
Struble & Stiger
Lippincott
Urbana & Northern Electric
Helvetia Dwelling
House Mutual Fire Insurance CO
Highland, Ill
Kall
Kolum
Geo. Liebler
South Main Street
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